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MODULE 1- How to Grade 'Sweet Pea Wrap Dress' Bigger

Grading a pattern is so simple - once you know how.  And without going into all the technical detail of grading I'd like to show you a simple and easy way to grade children's patterns.  

PLEASE NOTE:  You can do this simple grading to a Size 12 and smaller to a Size 1.  Once you go bigger than a Size 12 you are getting into pre-teens and this is where a child's body starts to change and reshape - which requires a different pattern.
Also, I wouldn't do this grading to Adults patterns.  This is a too simple grade for Adults patterns as they are more fitted and more complex in shape and structure.
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What You'll Achieve In This Module

  • how to grade the Sweet Pea pattern to Sizes 9 - 12

Making the Front Bodice Pattern to Sizes 9 - 12

Grading the Front Bodice to Size 9

Start with your nested Front Bodice pattern piece.  It shows Sizes 2 to 8.
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Step 1  - Rule lines connecting:
  • A - CF line
  • B - neck/shoulder point
  • C - shoulder/armhole point
  • D - armhole point (to get the armhole point measure the front armhole and then halve that measurement and mark it on the pattern.  Then rule a like across the pattern at that point at a 90 degree angle to the CF line.)
  • E - side seam/armhole point
  • F - side seam/waist point
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Step 2​​ - Then measure the previous size amount at each point and mark that amount on the red lines.
eg.  If A measures 6mm | 1/4" on the previous size then mark up the same amount and so on.
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Step 3 - Now connect these points making sure the lines are similar to the previous size.
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PLEASE NOTE:  If you want a Size 10 then you would need to do this process again.  If you want to grade a Size 12 from a Size 8 then refer to the spreadsheet below.
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Grading the Back Bodice Pattern to Sizes 9 - 12

Grading the Back Bodice to Size 9

1.  As you did with the Front Bodice pattern......start with the nested Back Bodice pattern and rule lines connecting:

  • A - back neckline point
  • B - back neck/shoulder point
  • C - back shoulder/armhole point
  • D - back armhole (to find this point measure around the armhole and halve it.  Then rule a line at 90 degree angle to the CB)
  • E - back armhole/side seam point
  • F - back side seam/waist point
  • G - back waist point
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2.  Then measure the previous size amount at each point and mark that amount the lines.


eg.  If A is 1.5mm | 1/16" then measure out the same.
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3.  Connect these points making sure the line are similar to the lines on the previous sizes.
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4.  This how your Size 9 back pattern should look.
PLEASE NOTE:  If you want a Size 10 then you would need to do this process again.  If you want to grade a Size 12 from a Size 8 then refer to the spreadsheet below.
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Grading your Cap Sleeve Pattern to Sizes 9 - 12

Grading the Cap Sleeve to Size 9

1.  Start with your nested Cap Sleeve pattern.  Rule lines connecting:

  • A - sleeve hem
  • B - D - tuck notches
  • E - centre of sleeve head
  • D - F - tuck notches
  • G - sleeve hem
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2.  Now measure out the same amount as the previous sizes.  eg.  If A measures out 1.5mm | 1/16" then measure out the same amount.
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3.  Now connect these lines.
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4.  This how your Size 9 pattern should look.
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PLEASE NOTE:  If you want a Size 10 then you would need to do this process again.  If you want to grade a Size 12 from a Size 8 then refer to the spreadsheet below.
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Grading the Front Skirt to Sizes 9 - 12

Grading the Front Skirt to Size 9

Draw your Size 8 skirt from the measurements in the instructions on page9.

1.  Rule lines out from:
  • A - waist/side seam point
  • B - hem/side seam point


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2.  Each size increases by 12mm | 1/2".  So measure out 12mm | 1/2" and mark at point A and B.
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3.  Connect these 2 points.  This is how your Size 9 Front skirt should look.
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PLEASE NOTE:  If you want a Size 10 then you would need to do this process again.  If you want to grade a Size 12 from a Size 8 then refer to the spreadsheet below.
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Grading the Back Skirt to Size 9

Draw up your Size 8 Back Skirt.  
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1.  Rule lines out from:
  • A - back skirt waist/side seam point
  • B - back skirt side seam/hem point
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2.  The back skirt will increase by 12mm | 1/2" so measure out 12mm \ 1/2" from points A and B.
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3.  Now connect points A and B.  This is how your Size 9 Back skirt should look.
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PLEASE NOTE:  If you want a Size 10 then you would need to do this process again.  If you want to grade a Size 12 from a Size 8 then refer to the spreadsheet below.
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Grading the Long and Short Sash Bigger

  1. Refer to page 9 for your Sash measurements.  
  2. Measure out Size 8 Long Sash and increase the length of the Sash by 24mm \ 2" per size.
  3. Measure out the Size 8 Short Sash and increase the length of the Sash by 24mm \ 2" per size.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you want to increase your Sash to a Size 12 then you'll need to add 20cm | 8" on each Sash.
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MODULES
  • MODULE 1 - Grading the Sweet Pea Wrap Dress to Sizes 9 - 12
  • MODULE 2 - Grading the Sweet Pea Wrap Dress to Size 1
  • MODULE 3 - Grading the Molly Skirt to Sizes
  • MODULE 4 - Grading the Molly Skirt to Size 1
  • MODULE 5 - Grading the Tree Climber Hoodie to Sizes 9 - 12
  • MODULE 6 - Grading the Tree Climber Hoodie to Size 1
  • MODULE 7 - Grading the Girls Pixie Hoodie to Sizes
  • MODULE 8 - Grading the Girls Pixie Hoodie to Size 1
  • MODULE 9 - How to adapt the same principles to other PDF patterns
  • BONUS #1 - You'll receive the SECRET CODE to purchase any of my patterns for 1/2 price

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